Exploring Time Poverty and Adolescents' Well-being on the Outskirts

KAPLAN, Daniel and Veronika KOTÝNKOVÁ KROTKÁ. Exploring Time Poverty and Adolescents' Well-being on the Outskirts. In EUGEO 2023 Congress. 2023.

Basic information

• Original name: Exploring Time Poverty and Adolescents' Well-being on the Outskirts
• Authors: KAPLAN, Daniel and Veronika KOTÝNKOVÁ KROTKÁ.
• Edition: EUGEO 2023 Congress, 2023.

Other information

• Original language: English
• Type of outcome: Presentations at conferences
• Country of publisher: Czech Republic
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• Organization unit: Faculty of Science

Abstract

There has been a growing body of research highlighting the declining engagement of adolescents in outdoor activities, often attributed to the pervasive use of technology and the prominence of organized activities. However, little attention has been given to the question of whether adolescents have sufficient time for unstructured activities. This research aims to investigate features of time poverty experienced by adolescents residing on the outskirts of the city. This study aims to approach time poverty via a combination of research methods such as time diaries and semi-structured interviews, and seeks to uncover the various aspects contributing to time poverty among adolescents related to the decrease of unstructured time. The research focuses on exploring the challenges faced by adolescents in managing their time amidst numerous commitments, including hobbies, school duties, and household chores. By examining the role of scarce unstructured temporality in relation to feeling of time poverty, this project aims to provide valuable insights into the struggles arising from limited discretionary time which consequently impact the well-being of adolescents, and sheds light on the forms of time poverty interconnected with negotiation of structured and unstructured time. Furthermore, it engages with the role of the use of technologies as well as the impact of discourse on productively spent time. The expected outcomes of this research project will contribute to the understanding of the diverse temporalities of adolescents and point out situations when time poverty has a crucial impact on adolescents' lives.